French word

partenaire

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁtənɛʁ/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)partner

Example

Mon partenaire m'aide avec le projet.

My partner helps me with the project.

Illustration for partenaire (partner)

More examples

Mon partenaire de vie m'encourage toujours.

My life partner always encourages me.

Core concept

Two people or organizations joined by a shared task, relationship, or interest.

Common phrases

  • partenaire de vie

    life partner

  • partenaire commercial

    business partner

  • partenaire de projet

    project partner

Similar words

collègue: A coworker in the same workplace or department.
conjoint: A spouse or long-term live-in romantic partner.
compagnon: A companion who has shared life closely over many years.
associé: A business partner who jointly runs or invests in a venture.

Definition in French

Désigne une personne ou une entité liée à une autre par une relation de coopération, professionnelle ou personnelle.

Word origin

French partenaire was borrowed from English partner, which ultimately traces back through Old French to Latin pars, meaning 'part'.

Usage tips

  • Partenaire has the same form for both genders, so the article shows the distinction: un partenaire and une partenaire.

Other meanings

  • collaboratornoun
  • business partnernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • partenariatpartnershipnoun
  • partenarialpartnership-basedadjective

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